Helix Energy Solutions Group (STU:CTV) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.27 (As of Sep. 22, 2026)

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STU:CTV Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc STU:CTV
83 GF Score
Price €9.14
GF Value €8.46
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Helix Energy Solutions Group Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Helix Energy Solutions Group STU:CTV +3.51% 83 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.27 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CTV with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. Helix Energy Solutions Group's current shares buyback ratio was -0.27%.

Helix Energy Solutions Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Helix Energy Solutions Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helix Energy Solutions Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Helix Energy Solutions Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Helix Energy Solutions Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.52 -0.54 -0.23 1.34 2.03

Helix Energy Solutions Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Shares Buyback Ratio % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.00 -0.06 -0.07 -0.07 -0.06
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Helix Energy Solutions Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Helix Energy Solutions Group's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(150.243 - 147.186) / 150.243
=2.03%

Helix Energy Solutions Group's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )
=(147.296 - 147.382) / 147.296
=-0.06%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.27 mean?
Helix Energy Solutions Group (STU:CTV) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.27 as of Sep. 22, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Helix Energy Solutions Group and its competitors.
Is Helix Energy Solutions Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Helix Energy Solutions Group's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.27. Overall, Helix Energy Solutions Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helix Energy Solutions Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to RES and AESI?
Helix Energy Solutions Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.27 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Buyback Ratio % for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Shares Buyback Ratio % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Helix Energy Solutions Group and its competitors. Helix Energy Solutions Group's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helix Energy Solutions Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helix Energy Solutions Group (STU:CTV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.46, compared to a current price of €9.14 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.27. Helix Energy Solutions Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helix Energy Solutions Group (STU:CTV), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.27 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Helix Energy Solutions Group (STU:CTV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helix Energy Solutions Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.14 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.46. GuruFocus considers Helix Energy Solutions Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CTV:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.27
  • GF Value™: €8.46 vs. price of €9.14 (8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CTV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Helix Energy Solutions Group Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges HLX:USA
Address 3505 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Suite 400, Houston, TX, USA, 77043
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc is an offshore energy services company that provides specialty services to the offshore oil and gas industry, with an emphasis on well intervention and robotics. Its operations are organized into segments including Well Intervention, Robotics, and Shallow Water Abandonment, and it has also operated production facilities. The Well Intervention segment uses purpose-built vessels and equipment to perform intervention services that extend the life of producing wells, while the Robotics segment provides remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services, trenching, and subsea construction support. Customers include major and independent oil and gas producers and offshore contractors. Helix operates in the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea, Brazil, Asia Pacific, and West Africa, with the United States representing a significant portion of revenue. Revenue is generated primarily through day-rate and service contracts for offshore projects and vessel-based operations.
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